Alcoholism

alcohol a curse for the mind, body and spirit!
According to Wikipedia, addiction is the continued use of a mood altering substance or behaviour despite adverse dependency consequences or a neurological impairment leading to such behaviours. Addictions include alcohol abuse, drug abuse, exercise …
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Panel Discussion at Enumclaw Senior Center Feb. 21
“Sensitivity to the effects of alcohol increases with age. The blood alcohol concentration is greater because of an age related decrease in total body water. …. Therefore, an elderly person can experience increasing difficulties even though his or her …
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Could 'smart' drugs make us more productive?
Aside from its regular clinical applications, it has also been found to improve reading in dyslexics and to protect the brain against the damaging effects of alcoholism. Despite its application as a cognitive enhancer in elderly patients, there are few …
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